University of Saskatchewan George Baxter Doctoral Studies Awards 2025

The George Baxter Doctoral Studies Awards at the University of Saskatchewan are prestigious scholarships designed to support exceptional doctoral students pursuing research in accounting. Administered through the Edwards School of Business, these awards recognize academic excellence and are intended to foster the development of future leaders in the field of accounting.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 31 May 2025
2. Study Level: PhD
3. Sponsor: University of Saskatchewan
4. City to Study: Saskatoon
5. School to Study: University of Saskatchewan
6. Course to Study: Accounting
7. Eligible Countries: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for University of Saskatchewan George Baxter Doctoral Studies Awards 2025

Selection of the awardees will be based on the following criteria:

1. Individual should be entering a reputable Accounting doctoral program as determined by the Department of Accounting, College of Commerce, University of Saskatchewan, or registered as a full-time student in the second year of an Accounting doctoral program;
2. Individual should not have received the George Baxter Doctoral Studies Award previously;
3. Individual is a graduate of the Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) or the Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Accounting from the University of Saskatchewan;
4. Individual has graduated from either of these programs in the last five years with an average in excess of 75% (or equivalent);
5. Individual should not have received any other forms of financial support in excess of $35,000 per year (either U.S. or Canadian dollars depending upon where the student will be pursuing their doctoral studies).

Benefits of University of Saskatchewan George Baxter Doctoral Studies Awards 2025

1. Specific details regarding the award amount are not stated but will be communicated to the recipient.

How to Apply

The Department of Accounting, Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan, must formally recommend candidates for consideration of the award. The applications must be accompanied by the following required documents:

1. Proof of acceptance into a reputable Accounting doctoral program;
2. Proof of completion of the MPAcc or M.Sc. Degree, along with transcripts;
3. Copies of letters showing other forms of doctoral support received by the applicant (if any).

All applications must be addressed to the Baxter Memorial Fund Board of Trustees and must be sent to the attention of the Dean, Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan. The deadline for applications will be May 31st of every year.

Edwards School of Business

25 Campus Drive

Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A7

For more details, visit University of Saskatchewan George Baxter Doctoral Studies Awards webpage

Application Deadline

31 May 2025

Application Link(s)

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